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501. EAP1190/1/6/9/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/38
Title:
Group photo during construction of the 60-inch Rockefeller building, 1931.
Scope & Content:
Group photo showing 14 labourers and staff (and 1 dog) standing on the partially-completed circular wall of the telescope building. In the foreground is a wooden structure encasing the south pier. The photo has a sepia-like tint. PB13_0038 and PLB32_0012 are derivatives. Date from lantern slide ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

502. EAP1190/1/6/11/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/11/15
Title:
10-inch Metcalf and finder scope, seen from the north-east.
Scope & Content:
Written on back: "10(inch) Metcalf". n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Condition of original material: Marked scuff marks. Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin. Publisher(s): Left-to-Right. Editor(s): Unrestricted. Volume number: N/a. Original institution reference: PB15_P0603.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

503. EAP1190/1/6/7/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/7/14
Title:
ADH Telescope at Perkin-Elmer.
Scope & Content:
Written note on back: "February 15, 1950.". Typed note on back: "HARVARD TAKES OVER GIANT TELESCOPE FOR 'MILKY WAY' EXPEDITION / The largest Baker-Schmidt type telescope is accepted by Dr. Harlow Shapley, Director of Harvard College Observatory at ceremony today (Feb.15) at The Perkin-Elmer Corp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

504. EAP1190/1/6/9/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/9
Title:
J.S. Paraskevopoulos with the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope during construction.
Scope & Content:
John S. Paraskevopoulos is pictured standing next to the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope, inside the partially-completed 60-inch building. The polar axis is suspended by a crane. PB13_0009 and PB13_0032 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. n/a. Extent: 1 photog...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

505. EAP1190/1/6/9/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/32
Title:
J.S. Paraskevopoulos with the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope during construction.
Scope & Content:
John S. Paraskevopoulos is pictured standing next to the polar axis of the 60-inch telescope, inside the partially-completed 60-inch building. The polar axis is suspended by a crane. PB13_0009 and PB13_0032 are the same image, except that the latter has a sepia-like tint. n/a. Extent: 1 photog...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

506. EAP1190/1/6/9/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/13
Title:
Three steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts, 1930 June.
Scope & Content:
Three steam wagons with cargo in a field, south of the Boyden Observatory site. The two lead vehicles have four wheels; the last has six wheels, of which the rear pairs are coupled. At least 18 people can be seen. LSB03_0001, PLB35_0010 and PB13_0013 are derivatives. PLB39_0017 is the best versi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

507. EAP1190/1/6/9/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/19
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west.
Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory site from the north-west. The 60-inch enclosure is being constructed; the turret walls are unclad but a small section of the roofing material is in place. The shrouded telescope can be seen inside. The two ancillary buildings have not been built yet. The electri...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

508. EAP1190/1/6/9/39

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/9/39
Title:
Aerial view of Boyden Observatory in the distance, looking south-west.
Scope & Content:
In the foreground is the hostel and three cottages, used by Boyden staff and visitors. The shadow of an aeroplane is visible near them. The centre of the frame shows the sloping hillside and what appears to be a trail. The Observatory can be seen at the top of the frame; the 60-inch enclosure is...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

509. EAP1190/1/6/2/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/2/45
Title:
Aerial view of the Boyden site, seen from the north-east.
Scope & Content:
Unusual view of the site, showing part of the ridge running north-east. Image not well focussed. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 9cm, width 14cm. Condition of original material: Slight damage (curled, faded, contrast problem). Author(s)/Creator(s)...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1

510. EAP1190/1/6/3/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1190/1/6/3/1
Title:
Three people sitting on the stairs of the Office Building, Boyden Observatory.
Scope & Content:
(l.t.r.) Unidentified male, unidentified male, Michiel J. Bester. n/a. Extent: 1 photograph. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 12cm, width 9cm. Condition of original material: Moderate damage (dirty, curled, fish moth damage). Author(s)/Creator(s): English. Scribe(s): Latin....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1891-1994
Extent:
1